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By: Tracy 2013-08-06 16:03:04

My second tour with this company.
Enjoyed it very much. If like my last one you want to see so many wonderful tourist destinations in a short space of time, with no headache of having to drive yoursel... More>>

By: Sunil 2012-08-18 21:16:36

This trip was booked for my friend who was visiting us from India.I booked two trips. and He enjoyed very much.The guide has a good knowledge of the site and was very cordial.Next time I will also boo... More>>

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LA Hotel Option (/room)

Date / Date Range

Single

Double

Triple

Quadruple

Quality Inn Rosemead or similar - Surcharge

Year round

$90

$90

$90

$90

Pacific Palms Conference Resort City Of Industry or similar - Surcharge

Year round

$165

$165

$165

$165

Hilton Hotel or San Gabriel or similar - Surcharge

Year round

$330

$330

$330

$330

Activity Options

Date / Date Range

Adult

Child

Disneyland - Surcharge

Year round

$145

$140

LA City Tour - Surcharge

Year round

$70

$65

Santa Barbara One Day Tour - Surcharge

Year round

$70

$65

Universal Studios - Surcharge

Year round

$115

$110

Desert Hills Premium Outlet - Surcharge

Year round

$70

$65

San Diego One Day Tour - Surcharge

Year round

$105

$100

SeaWorld San Diego - Surcharge

Year round

$85

$80

Buy 2 get 3rd discounted details:

1. Cancellation of discounted passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure; 2. Discounted price is not applicable on special holidays; 3. No-show (or late cancellation) of discounted passenger incurrs $628 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.

Child Rate: Child rates apply to ages 3-9. Infant under 2 years old is free of charge. Each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum 4 guests (adults,children and Infants).

Itinerary

Los Angeles

We begin our tour by meeting in Los Angeles, where a tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area of the airport. From there we will transfer to our hotel for check-in.

Standard Hotel: La Quinta Suite or similar

Deluxe Hotel: Quality Inn Rosemead/Pacific Palms City Of Industry/Hilton Hotel San Gabriel or similar

Day 2

Los Angeles - Yosemite National Park (279 miles)

In the morning, head south to Yosemite National Park through miles of vineyards, orchards, and fertile farmland of California. Enter Yosemite
National Park to view the highest waterfall in
California.Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Rock,
and Tunnel View.
Note: under extreme weather conditions, we will go to Sequoia National Park instead.

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Yosemite will be replaced by the Sequoia National Park if the weather doesn't permit.

Half Dome

The Half Dome is one of the most recognizable formations in California's Yosemite National Park. It is known the world over as a challenging and rewarding hiking and mountain climbing location, attracting thousands of adventurers every year.

El Capitan

The largest granite monolith in the world, El Capitan is located across from Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park. It juts up about 3,000 feet from the ground, and is a favorite of experienced rock climbers.

Merced River

This 145-mile-long river flows from the Sierra Nevada down into California's Central Valley. Visitors to Yosemite National Park can hike along the river's banks or even go for a whitewater rafting trip down its rapids.

Yosemite Falls

The Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California are the highest known waterfall in all of North America. The Falls are on one of the park's most famous attractions, especially in the spring when they have the most water.

Tunnel View

One of Yosemite National Park's most popular outlooks, the Tunnel View near the Wawona Tunnel is often the first look at some of the famous formations visitors get. The site was renovated and re-dedicated in October of 2008.

Bridal Veil Falls

Located in the Yosemite Valley California's Yosemite National Park, Bridal Veil Falls are one of the park's most famous sites. Millions of people every year come to see the 617-foot-high waterfall, which flows year-round.

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Chowchilla or similar

Day 3

San Francisco - San Jose (41 miles)

Today we will tour the city of San Francisco, CA. Stops on our tour include the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Palace of Fine Art. In the afternoon, guests will take a Extensive San Francisco Tour that visits even more locations. Overnight in San Jose.

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!

Fisherman's Wharf

This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as a July 4th fireworks show.

Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are known the world over as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.

Palace of Fine Art

The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.

Lombard Street

Lombard Street is a famous road in San Francisco that is known for having eight steep, hairpin turns climbing up a one-block stretch between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets. The strange-looking stretch of road is a famous Bay Area spot.

San Francisco Chinatown

San Francisco's incredibly famous Chinatown neighborhood in the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. Established in 1848, this once-small enclave has grown to over 100,000 residents and draws tons of tourists annually.

San Francisco Bay Cruise

The San Francisco Bay is almost as famous as the city itself. Guests on these boat tours can expect to see not just landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, but also the mysterious Angel Island, home of Alcatraz.

Extensive San Francisco Tour

This in-depth tour of the city allows guests time at more of the famous Bay Area sights! See Saint Mary Church, Cliff House, Twin Peaks, San Francisco City Hall, and more!

Standard Hotel: Sheraton San Jose or Similar

Day 4

San Francisco - Monterey - Los Angeles (437 miles)

In the early morning, we will tour 17-Mile Drive and also stop by Outlets at Tejon before return to the Los Angeles in the evening.

Monterey, CA

Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.

17-Mile Drive

This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions. Enjoy shopping and dining along the way in addition to taking in the vistas.

Disneyland

Today, guests will spend the entire day in Disneyland OR choose to visit Disney's California Adventure constructed in Feb 2001.

Los Angeles, CA

A top city in the US, Los Angeles is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its prominent Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all.

Disney's California Adventure

This 72-acre sister park to Anaheim's Disneyland is based on the history and culture of California itself. The park has eight themed areas for visitors to explore, ranging from Hollywood Land to A Bug's Land.

Disneyland

California's Disneyland Park is the only theme park to be built under the watchful eye of Walt Disney himself. The "happiest place on Earth" is an 85-acre compound home to eight smaller theme "lands" and the famous Disneyland Resort.

Option 2:

Universal Studios

Departing at 9:00 am for Universal Studios Hollywood. Afterwards, we will return to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA

A top city in the US, Los Angeles is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its prominent Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios is located in Hollywood, capital of the American film industry. This movie-studio-themed park has attractions that include behind-the-scenes tours of movie sets as well as rides based on your favorite feature films.

Option 3:

Los Angeles - San Diego - Los Angeles (241 miles)

We will depart for San Diego to enjoy a full day in this exciting city. When we arrive, we will embark on a Naval Cruise to see the most important sites used by the U.S. Navy in the Port of San Diego. Then we will visit the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, Balboa Park, and Old Town San Diego, before returning to Los Angeles, where the tour will eventually end.

San Diego, CA

One of the largest cities in the country is San Diego, California. This beautiful city sits on the Pacific Ocean in southern California, not far from the Mexican border.

Balboa Park

Balboa Park in San Diego, California is a 1,200-acre complex containing gardens, museums, and the famous San Diego Zoo. The park is almost 150 years old, and sees more than 12 million visitors every year as of 2001.

Old Town San Diego

Historic Old Town, San Diego is a historical and tourist-centered area that was the sight of the first European settlement in California. Within its boundaries are a litany of hotels, restaurants, shops, and two large parks.

USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum located on the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego. Much like the Intrepid in New York City, the museum consists of a decommissioned aircraft carrier that has become an educational facility.

Naval Cruise

On this cruise, you will sail the waters of the Port of San Diego and see the most important U.S. naval sites in the area, from statues and monuments to ships themselves, like aircraft carriers, frigates and hospital ships.

Option 4:

Los Angeles - San Diego - Los Angeles (241 miles)

In the morning, we will leave Los Angeles for San Diego, where we will visit SeaWorld San Diego. We will return to LA for the night.

San Diego, CA

One of the largest cities in the country is San Diego, California. This beautiful city sits on the Pacific Ocean in southern California, not far from the Mexican border.

SeaWorld San Diego

The original SeaWorld park, SeaWorld San Diego is home to whales, dolphins, walruses, polar bears, and over 300 penguins. In addition to animals, the park also has several rides, including two roller coasters and a log flume.

Option 5:

Los Angeles - Palm Springs - Los Angeles (213 miles)

In the morning, we will leave Los Angeles for the city of Palm Springs, CA, where we will visit the Desert Hill Premium Outlets for some bargain shopping. After a full-day shopping spree, we will return to LA.

Palm Springs, CA

The city of Palm Springs in southeastern California is a desert resort with many recreational activities for those with active lifestyles. It is also the home of the star-studded Palm Springs International Film Festival, which occurs every January.

LA City Tour (15 miles)

For a Group of 4 or more:
Morning Proceed to Downtown, Visit the Music Center, and you can also view the 73-story Bank Building, the Bureau of US Citizenship and Immigration Services Building, the Department of Water & Power and City Hall. Continue to Olvera Street. In the afternoon visit Santa Monica Pier, follow by the famous Hollywood area; visit TCL Chinese Theater and The Hollywood Bowl. Proceed to Sunset Blvd., Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Then proceed to famous NBA basketball teams' home court - Staples Center, as well as L.A. "Times Square" - L.A. Live.

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Santa Monica is home to executives and Hollywood celebrities amongst others and it is a mixture of very affluent, single-family neighborhoods, renters, surfers, young professionals, and students.

Santa Monica Pier

This large pier in Santa Monica, California is an iconic and historic waterfront amusement park. It first opened in 1909. The building that houses its 1920s carousel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Los Angeles, CA

A top city in the US, Los Angeles is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its prominent Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all.

TCL/Grauman's Chinese Theatre

The TCL Chinese Theater (Grauman's Chinese Theatre until 2013) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California is a world-famous theater that has been standing since 1926. The theater is named for its style of architecture.

Hollywood Bowl

Built in 1922-- making it nearly a century old-- this outdoor amphitheater is known for its iconic "shell" dome over the stage. It is the largest natural amphitheater in the US, and can hold nearly 18,000 people.

Staples Center

This major arena in the Los Angeles area is home to the Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers. It opened in 1999 and has a seating capacity of about 21,000.

LA Live

Located next to the Staples Center in downtown LA, this entertainment complex is home to the Nokia Theater (a live music venue), the Grammy Museum, a movie theater, hotels, ESON Zone, and restaurants.

Option 7:

Los Angeles - Oxnard - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles (190 miles)

In the morning, we will drive along famous Highway One out of downtown Los Angeles until we reach Oxnard, famous for its numerous strawberry fields. After passing through, we will continue to lovely Santa Barbara where we will see intoxicating exotic scenery in this pearl of the Pacific. While we are in the area, we will stop by State Street to visit many local shops and the famous County Courthouse. In the afternoon, we will board an Seaview Train that will return us to Los Angeles, providing us with a an opportunity to admire the impeccable beauty of California's coast.

Oxnard, CA

This town northwest of Los Angeles on the Pacific coast is a large agricultural center for strawberries and lima beans. Given its position on the California riviera, the beaches of Oxnard aer picturesque and filled with fun.

Santa Barbara, CA

"The American Riviera" in southern California is known for its year-round warm weather. It features miles of beaches as well as historic landmarks like the Mission Santa Barbara, a still-functioning church founded by Spanish missionaries in the 18th century.

State Street

This is one of the major streets that runs north-south through downtown Santa Barbara, home to some of the city's best shops and restaurants. Visitors could spend an entire afternoon walking up and down the blocks!

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

This courthouse was constructed in 1929 to serve as main judiciary center in Santa Barbara. Its design resembles the iconic white adobe and red-tiled roofs of the local Spanish-influenced architecture.

Opening Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Seaview Train

This scenic train ride takes passengers up the beautiful California coastline, affectionately known as the "California Riviera." Passing through Santa Barbara to and from Los Angeles, the ride is a great was for guests to relax and enjoy the view.

Admission (Optional): Adult $20

Standard Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites or similar

Deluxe Hotel: Quality Inn Rosemead/Pacific Palms City Of Industry/Hilton Hotel San Gabriel or similar

Departure & Return

Airport pickup: Complimentary pick up is available from 8:00am to 10:00pm. Additional charge for transfers from 10:00pm-8:00am: $100 and up per car.

Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior departure; otherwise, you are required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. If the flight is delayed, we will wait until 11:00 pm and we will charge $100 per car after 11:00 pm. If you arrive before the tour's starting date and book the same hotel through TakeTours, airport pick-up service may be arranged accordingly and charge $100 and up per car.

Flight arrangement: There are still travel activities on the last day of the tour. Please book flights to depart from Los Angeles after 10:00pm.

Price Includes

5 nights hotel accommodation

All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle

Round trip airport transfer: One transfer per booking on the arrival day and the last day of the tour.

Price Excludes

Admission Fees:

Destination

Adult

Child

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Bay Cruise (Optional)

$33

$33 (3-12 yrs)

Santa Barbara, CA

Seaview Train (Optional)

$20

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Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Mandatory fee:$60/person including San Francisco in-depth tour, 17-mile Drive and admission to Yosemite National Park.

List price not including admission to theme park(s) , the fee will be added when calculating.

Air fares between your city and the departure city

A mandatory service fees to the driver and tour guide (min. $10/passenger/day).

All meals and drinks during the trip (tour guides will select the restaurants.

All other private expenses.

Policies

Confirmation

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Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.

Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .

Cancellation penalties per person (Notification day and departure day are not counted)15-30 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your account. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 10% handling fee. NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.

Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

Popular FAQs

The itinerary/details page of the tour will have information about the level of hotel. The actual hotel will not be finalized until 1 or 2 days before departure. Most hotels are around 3 stars, and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour.

For the tours more than 3 days, the seats are rotated by your tour guide everyday so that everyone has the chance to sit front, middle, and back of the bus. We can make special arrangement if you can produce doctor's note etc.

If you want to cancel this tour, please check the cancellation policy of the tour under Redemption and Policies tab and then e-mail to support@taketours.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply in one business day, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.

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Posted on: 2013-08-06

Name: Tracy

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

My second tour with this company.
Enjoyed it very much. If like my last one you want to see so many wonderful tourist destinations in a short space of time, with no headache of having to drive yourself this company certainly caters for this. The guides always checking to make sure everyone is on board safely at each stop before next destination.
Very impressed with my room at Plaza Hotel San Jose as one of the stop overs. Very plush king size room.
Only criticism first guide Ken even waving flag at Seaworld needs to slow down and wait for all passengers to disembark, as he starts walking away waving his flag and disappears in the crowd, so keep your eye out for him.
Last tour guide we had Terry brilliant 10/10. Exactly what a tour guide should be like...even gave me a lift with his partner back to my hotel one night as I had missed my bus.
Exceptional value for money..and good memories to last a life time.
Told they do trips to Hawaii now.....so tempting ;-)

Posted on: 2012-08-18

Name: Sunil

Star ratings:

This trip was booked for my friend who was visiting us from India.I booked two trips. and He enjoyed very much.The guide has a good knowledge of the site and was very cordial.Next time I will also book for my family tour to Los Angeles area.

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